Toshiba V1100 - Manual (Page 60)

Fixing a probiem with Device Manager
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Device Manager provides a way to check and change the con figuration
of a device.
Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other
conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a
configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration
parameters and the ramifications of changing them.
Disabling a device in Windows
1. Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click
Properties .
2. Click the Device Manager tab.
3. Double-click the device type to display the device installed.
4. Select the device and click Properties .
A dialog box displays the device's properties.
5. In the Device usage section of the dialog box, clear the check box
next to the current configuration.
6. Click OK.
Checking device properties
Device Manager (not a feature of Windows NT) provides a way to view
the properties of a device. Properties include the name of the
manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system
resources assigned to the device.
1. Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click
Properties .
2. Click the Device Manager tab.
3. To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type.
4. To view the properties, double-click the device.
Windows 95 displays the Device Properties dialog box, which
provides various tabs:
• The
General tab provides basic information about the device.
• The Resources tab lists the resources assigned to the device. If
you have a device conflict, it is shown in the Conflicting
device list .
• The Drivers tab displays the drivers being used by the device.
For further information about Device Manager, refer to Windows 95
online help.
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